CVE-2007-3124: Buffer overflow in backup/src/vmsbackup.c (aka the backup utility) in FreeVMS before 0.3.6 might allow local u

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-3124 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting freevms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in backup/src/vmsbackup.c (aka the backup utility) in FreeVMS before 0.3.6 might allow local users to gain privileges via a long string in response to an "extract [ny]" prompt.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: freevms

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-06-07 22:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 0.3.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy freevms || rpm -q freevms || freevms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison freevms sudo apt install freevms=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.5> sudo apt-mark hold freevms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list freevms sudo dnf downgrade freevms-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add freevms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-3124?

freevms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-3124 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3124 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-3124 affect?

CVE-2007-3124 affects freevms. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Buffer overflow in backup/src/vmsbackup.c (aka the backup utility) in FreeVMS before 0.3.6 might allow local users to gain privileges via a long string in response to an "extract [ny]" prompt.

How urgent is CVE-2007-3124?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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